The route by which gas-phase molecules in hydrocarbon flames form condensed-phase
carbonaceous nanoparticles (incipient soot) is reviewed. These products of incomplete …

Molecular dynamics (MD) has evolved into a ubiquitous, versatile and powerful
computational method for fundamental research in science branches such as biology …

This review presents a glossary and review of terminology used to describe the chemical
and physical processes involved in soot formation and evolution and is intended to aid in …

The mechanism of carbon particulate (soot) inception has been a subject of numerous
studies and debates. The article begins with a critical review of prior proposals, proceeds to …

Combustion-generated soot particles can have significant impact on climate, environment
and human health. Thus, understanding the processes governing the formation of soot …

In this study, we present the results from a series of ReaxFF molecular dynamics (MD)
simulations to uncover the underlying mechanisms behind the nucleation and growth of …

Soot emitted from incomplete combustion of hydrocarbon fuels contributes to global
warming and causes human disease. The mechanism by which soot nanoparticles form …

As the main pollutant emitted by automobile engines, soot particles have brought great harm
to the environment and human health. However, the soot formation process in automobile …

The study of soot has long been motivated by its adverse impacts on health and the
environment. However, this combustion knowledge is also relevant to the production of …

Humans have used the high-temperature synthesis of carbon particles as a source of
pigments since prehistoric times (1), and today,“carbon blacks” are used in tires, inks …